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Fast Transmission Center
- Sensor
- Sign
- Tranny
“Less than a day at Fast Transmission, and all my car needed was a few quarts of transmission fluid, a small leak fix, and a full service and it is running phenomenal now.”
Best Mechanic Shops in Caldwell, ID
24 technicians listed · 7 in Caldwell · 1 open 24/7 · 1 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 17, 2026
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Caldwell Automotive
“I like the fact that they have a national warranty program, the best part is I have never had to use the warranty program as their work has always been good.”
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Andy's Transmissions & Auto
- Hands
- Fair
- Mechanic
“Although the problem ultimately was not transmission related, he was extremely helpful in diagnosing the problem, and willing to fit us in when he could have said come back after lunch.”
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JBJ Diesel Repair
- Honest
- Dealership
- Semi Truck
“I have to say being two hours away from home and having my grandson and being stranded all weekend because nobody has the part, these guys made all that stress go away!”
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Blue Skies Automotive
- Knowledge
- Mobile
- Oil
“Had a vehicle in a pretty big name car lot here in Boise, and it was taking so long to get an engine replacement, sent the warranty work over to Josh in he had it done in no time!”
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Individual Creations Custom Vehicle Fabrication and Repairs
- Information
- Prices
- Truck
“In addition to installing a complete power rack and pinion steering system he repaired issues in the steering column, a complete engine reseal, remove and repaired the radiator, among other issues.”
Listed for drivers in and around Caldwell, ID, these 24 shops are general mechanics. What each one states about certifications, warranties and financing comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Caldwell, ID
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 7 are in Caldwell itself and 17 come from towns including Meridian (8, 13 mi), Nampa (6, 6 mi) and Star (1, 9 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 4,380 reviews; 20 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (94%), value (94%) and professionalism (89%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "diagnosis", "fair" and "honest". 1 is open around the clock and 1 is open on weekends. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are fleet services (4), brake repair (3), check engine light (3), engine repair (3) and transmission repair (3). 6 list staff certifications (ASE) and 11 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 50 years. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 3 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 13 are family- or locally-owned and 9 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Why are some shops on this page not in Caldwell?
7 of the 24 shops are located in Caldwell; the rest come from other towns within 20 mi. Distances are straight-line.
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Heavy Metal Truck & Equipment Repair
- Price
“Grate servic found the problem fast got me done fast and back on the road and the Price was More then fair you cant got a better price and good servic”
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Mikeys Hot Rod Shop
- Vehicle
“Michael and his wife are amazing people and are very genuine and honest couple who know their stuff and between the two of them they could do pretty much anything you need for a car/vehicle so if you need it done and done right, give them a call they...”
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Bobby's Transmission Center
“You can trust his diagnosis and he happily backs his work.”
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Heritage Auto Repair
“They recommended a lot of maintenance/repairs outside of what was causing the immediate problem, but were informative, respectful, and not pushy about it.”
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BK Industries Japanese Car Specialist
- Questions
- Informative
- WRX
“BK has earned themselves a lifetime customer for a few reasons here: competency, quality, and the ability to educate their customers respectfully and honestly.”
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Driven Automotive
“We have been taking our vehicles to Driven Automotive for a few years now and have always received top notch customer service and care for our vehicles.”
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John's Auto Care Center
- Dealership
- Second Opinion
- Inspection
“I have never been disappointed with the service I received, they have always been straightforward and honest about what did or did not need to be done.”
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Little Man Auto Care
- Fair
- Timing Belt
- Team
“Anyway Little Man Auto has been staying with the problem through the whole process and they have been very professional the entire time, and it is finally fixed.”
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Whit's Auto Repair Inc
- Mechanic
- The Future
- Estimate
“They are very honest and trustworthy and I have full confidence in them and I appreciate how they always go out of their way to communicate with me and take care of my vehicles!”
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Advanced Automotive Center
- Owner
- Mechanic
- Warranty
“I was told by another repair shop I needed replace brakes at $500 we t to this place because of great reviews didn't need brakes just a brake light bulb.”
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Star Tire and Automotive
“I called multiple shops to perform a somewhat complicated task for one of my Side x Side, and most wouldn't touch it for a variety of reasons, probably because its not technically a passenger vehicle...”
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All Auto Repair Nampa
- Job
- Quote
- Engine
“Norman figured out the problem, stopped what he was working on, spent an hour tracking down a transmission and was able to get it shipped early in the midst of Covid.”
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Dowdy's Automotive
“I don't like paying a price for shop disposal and clean up, as I have never seen that before but I guess it is worth the price to have a mechanic you can count on .”
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Capitol City Transmissions
- Quality
- Price
“If you're looking for someone who knows what they're doing to repair your transmission at a reasonable cost, don't look anywhere but Glenn & Capitol City Transmission.”
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Gathagan Automotive LLC
- Honest
- Future
- Work
“I got a second quote from Gathagan, and he was able to diagnose what was actually wrong with my truck…which turned out to be 1/3 the cost of the misdiagnosed repair.”
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Nampa Auto & Diesel Repair
- Money
- Broke Down
- Work
“My car broke down and i was recommended nampa auto and diesel repair and im glad they did great work in a timely manner and the techs were very respectful”
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Gem State Diesel & Turbo Repair
- Job
- Chevy
- f250
“We got stranded up in cascade with a diesel leak, they fit us in extremely quickly and we were back to work within a day, excellent folks, excellent service.”
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Emmett Automotive & Diesel Repair
- Mechanic
- Transmission
- Job
“The folks at Emmett Automotive Repair were gracious in not only getting me in immediately, but also in empathetic conversation knowing how stressed I was under the circumstances.”
Auto Mechanic Services in Caldwell, ID Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$266
Maximum cost
$2658
National Average
$585
Avg Per Hour Rates
$96
$426
$745
Typical price range is based on 421 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about technicians in Caldwell
- “I would highly recommend this place if you are looking for a skilled and friendly mechanic who cares about his customers.” — customer of Blue Skies Automotive
- “Jake was quick to diagnose and repaired my issue in a timely manner.” — customer of Heavy Metal Truck & Equipment Repair
- “I was desperately in need of a trustworthy mechanic, and I don't have a lot of money, but their work was worth every penny.” — customer of Andy's Transmissions & Auto
- “Everyone is very friendly. Best mechanic I have been to in the valley by far I will definitely be going to them for my problem child truck.” — customer of JBJ Diesel Repair
- “THE most helpful and transparent mechanic shop I've ever used, and I'll only be using these guys in the future!” — customer of Caldwell Automotive
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
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